Get to Know Program for kids by Robert Bateman
The Robert Bateman art contest
“These kids are only ten years old!” marvels Corwin. He wishes he had some other skill besides wicked-mad photoshop-text-adding.
From http://flickr.com/photos/cool_dry_place/203362362/
It’s an effort to get kids off the couch - and back in touch with the great outdoors. World renowned Canadian wildlife artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman, is launching his “Get to Know Program” to students of the Greater Vancouver Area. Bateman says the interactive CD attempts to bridge the gap between kids and their environment - and that can have a positive effect.
“Here’s what happens - you get less obesity, less attention deficit disorder, less depression, less suicide, less drug and alcohol abuse and kids get better marks.” The CD features hikes and will allow students the opportunity to virtually explore parks in various Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton. The Get to Know Program is the result of years of collaboration with leading environmental organizations, educators and community stakeholders across the country.
Bateman founded and launched the program in the province of BC in 1999.
